Component Description
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Autocar, LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20120815
End Date Of Manufacturing
20160105
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
1028
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20160304
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Autocar, LLC
Report Received Date
20160122
Record Creation Date
20160122
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, to January 5, 2016. The affected vehicles are configured with dual-drive, right-hand-stand-up cabs. In these vehicles, the locking cotter pin on the brake pedal mounting bracket may not be fully engaged, allowing the brake pedal to detach.
Consequence Summary
If the brake pedal detaches, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of, or install, the cotter pin, free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1601.
Recall Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.